Bayern Munich Defender Lucio Joins Inter - OFFICIAL

16 Jul 2009 11:28:56

A statement on the German club's official website reads:

"After a trophy-laden five-year spell at Bayern, Brazil captain Lucio is leaving Munich to join Italian champions Inter.

"On Thursday, the centre-half and the FCB board of directors agreed to cancel the player’s contract ahead of its scheduled expiry on 30 June 2010.

"The 31-year-old, who will sign a three-year deal with the north Italian club coached by Jose Mourinho, moves for an undisclosed fee.

"Lucio switched to Bayern from Bayer Leverkusen in summer 2004. In the last five seasons, the Brazilian scored seven goals in 144 Bundesliga appearances for Munich. He was part of the league and cup double-winning sides in 2005, 2006 and 2008."

Although the statement does not disclose a fee, Sky Sport Italia claim Inter have paid the Germans €5million for the stopper but that could rise with bonuses related to how Inter get on in the Champions League.

In addition, it is said Fiorentina wanted Lucio, but they were only offering a two year deal. The move sees the chase for Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho evaporate. Lucio is expected in Milan within the next few hours to undergo a medical and sign his new contract.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

Manchester United Could Still Sign More Players – CEO David Gill

16 Jul 2009 08:07:33

David Gill of Manchester United

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has not closed the door on more summer signings arriving at Old Trafford.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson had previously stated he was not planning on bringing any more players to the club before the transfer window closes at the start of September.

But Gill, who flies out to the Far East with United today on their pre-season friendly tour, has suggested there could still be some transfer activity in the offing.

"I will start each day with the usual emails and correspondence and I'm sure there will be some player activity going on while we are over there," he said, according to The Daily Mirror.

After the record-breaking sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, the Red Devils have secured the services of midfielders Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan, from Wigan Athletic and Bordeaux respectively, as well as Michael Owen, whose contract at Newcastle United had expired.

Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland international midfielder Darron Gibson has signed a three-year contract extension at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old, who has broken into the first-team squad and made a handful of appearances last season, is now tied to the club until 2012.

Jamie Dunn, Goal.com

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